Must the father help pay for the pregnancy? Partly. A parentage judgment may order the father to pay the reasonable expenses of the mother's pregnancy and confinement (birth). A paternity case can be filed before birth, but proceedings are paused until after the birth.
NRS 126.161(4)(b); NRS 126.071(2); NRS 126.181(1)
Nevada Division of Social Services (formerly DWSS), Child Support Enforcement Program: establish paternity and support
In Nevada a parent can safely hand over a newborn up to About 30 days old. Where: Hospitals, obstetric centers, emergency care centers, fire departments (including volunteer), law enforcement agencies, ambulance services, child welfare agencies. You can stay anonymous.
Adoption is another loving option; a pregnancy center above can connect you with adoption help.
More centers (call to confirm)
These are listed in Heartbeat International's Option Line directory, but we couldn't confirm the phone number on the center's own website. Call before you go.
Care Net Pregnancy Care Center of Churchill County
TOO FEW: only 4 centers could be verified. Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic (Las Vegas, 1701 W Charleston Blvd Ste 130, 702-366-1247) blocks automated access so could not be confirmed; First Choice Pregnancy Center in Pahrump (775-751-2229) and Care Net PCC of Churchill County in Fallon (site suspended) also unconfirmed. No center found in Elko or rural Nevada; Option Line (1-800-712-4357) is the fallback.
Don't see one near you? Call Option Line any time at 1-800-712-4357 to be connected with the nearest center.